September 21, 2021

2023 We Don't Want A Tribalistic President – Northern Elders

2023: We Don’t Want A Tribalistic President – Northern Elders

September 21, 2021 7:39 pm

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has asserted that the north and Nigerians generally cannot afford another tribalistic leader like President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

NEF Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, made this assertion while stressing that Nigeria’s next president should not be tribalistic as Buhari.

Baba-Ahmed said Nigeria needs a President who will act in the “opposite direction” to Buhari.

The NEF spokesman disclosed this on Arise TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ breakfast programme which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

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Former Emir of Kano and leader of Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has counselled Nigerians to stop insulting and cursing leaders over the hardship faced in the country. He made the call while addressing Tijjaniyya adherents from seven states of the North-West geopolitical zone on Tuesday in Sokoto State, according to a statement. The former Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor advised that instead of cursing leaders, Nigerians and Tijjaniyya adherents should be prayerful, expressing optimism that Nigeria will be better. He also warned against disobedience to constituted authorities, noting that things should be done in accordance with the law. Sanusi was quoted as saying, “What is expected of us now is patient, fervent prayers and we must stand up to get things better in our own way through legitimate ways. Read Also Sanusi faults calls for secession, gives reasons Sanusi’s exposé on Buhari, APC, vindicates us –PDP Sanusi visits Olubadan, begins security, peace meetings “We must desist from abusing or cursing our leaders over hardship because the Holy Prophet discouraged that. “We shall not involve ourselves in corrupt practices and other atrocities because our religion preaches against it. “We must change for the better and remain committed to peace and development of our societies.” The Islamic leader also urged members of the sect to be politically active as the 2023 election approaches. ”When you are approached during elections, you need to ask for recognition in terms of school construction, health facility and other services,” Sanusi added.

Stop Cursing Leaders Over Hardship, Sanusi Tells Nigerians

September 21, 2021 7:20 pm

The former Emir of Kano and the current leader of Tijjaniyya Movement in Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi, has advised Nigerians to stop insulting and cursing leaders over the hardship faced in the country.

He made the call while addressing Tijjaniyya adherents from seven states of the North-West geopolitical zone on Tuesday in Sokoto State, according to a statement.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor advised that instead of cursing leaders, Nigerians and Tijjaniyya adherents should be prayerful, expressing optimism that Nigeria will be better.

He also warned against disobedience to constituted authorities, noting that things should be done in …

Cholera Have Killed 2,404 Nigerians Since January - NCDC

Cholera Have Killed 2,404 Nigerians Since January – NCDC

September 21, 2021 7:00 pm

The cholera outbreak in Nigeria has killed no fewer than 2,404 people this year alone, more than the fatalities from the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

In its latest report, which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York, the NCDC stated that the cholera death toll is the cumulative from January.

In contrast, the COVID-19 pandemic killed 2,661 between last year February and now in Nigeria.

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In a statement, the NCDC said 23 new cholera deaths were linked to the outbreak across …

Expose Boko Haram Sponsors If You Are Clean – PDP Dares Buhari

Expose Boko Haram Sponsors If You Are Clean – PDP Dares Buhari

September 21, 2021 6:36 pm

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the refusal of the President Muhammadu Buhari led-Presidency to expose the names of the sponsors of Boko Haram and other terror groups in Nigeria.

The opposition stressed that Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government are giving Nigerians the impression of ‘official cover for terrorists and bandits pillaging the nation’.

In a statement which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Tuesday, PDP spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan berated the government for saying it would not expose the identity of terror masterminds.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the United …

2023 We Want Credible Polls In Nigeria – British Government

2023: We Want Credible Polls In Nigeria – British Government

September 21, 2021 6:09 pm
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has assured Nigeria that her country’s support and cooperation towards ensuring a free and credible electoral process in 2023 is unshakable.
Laing gave the assurance in Asaba during a courtesy call on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State.
She stated that the British Government was concerned about the issues of Value Added Tax (VAT), education, insecurity and the 2023 general elections.
Laing told Okowa that her delegation was in Delta in furtherance of the relationship between the British High Commission and the State government.
Receiving the august visitor, Okowa appealed to the
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17% Of Teenage Girls In A’Ibom Pregnant – Mrs Emmanuel

17% Of Teenage Girls In A’Ibom Pregnant – Mrs Emmanuel

September 21, 2021 5:44 pm
The wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr Martha Emmanuel has raised an alarm that no fewer than 17% or one out of every five teenage girls in the state are either pregnant or already a mother.
The first lady raised the alarm while ddressing the sixth-anniversary celebration of Family Empowerment and Youth Reorientation Path Initiative (FYReP), her pet project, in Uyo on Tuesday.
Mrs Emmanuel pointed out that FYREP has in recent times focused major on prevention of teenage pregnancy, while pledging to commit more energy and resources to the fight against teenage pregnancy in the state.
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Fake, Biased News Causing Disunity In Nigeria – Pantami

Fake, Biased News Causing Disunity In Nigeria – Pantami

September 21, 2021 2:10 pm

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has said that fake and biased news are the major causes of disunity in the country.

Pantami urged Nigerians, particularly media practitioners to eschew the spread of fake news.

He made these declarations at the 3rd Anniversary of Muslim News Nigeria held in Lagos at the weekend.

Present at the event included Alhaji Femi Abbas, Barrister Ibrahim Yakubu Umar, Dr. Saliu Oyelami, former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr Abdul Lateef AbdulHakeem; Amirah of the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria, Hajiah Rafiah Sanni and former Chairman of …

Kano Govt Bans Movies Showing Kidnapping, Drug Addiction

Kano Govt Bans Movies Showing Kidnapping, Drug Addiction

September 21, 2021 1:23 am

The Kano State Film Censorship Board, has declared that henceforth the showing or selling movies displaying kidnappings, drug addiction, and snatching of GSM phones is now prohibited in the State.

The Board Executive Secretary, Ismaila Naaba Afakallah, explained in a chat with newsmen on Monday that the prohibition becomes necessary, as the issues at stake have now turned notorious among Citizens.

‘Henceforth, we will not allow films displaying Kidnappings, drug addiction and GSM phones snatching which has now taken a toll on Kano residents’.

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Afakallah explained that the measure was aimed …

Nigerian Troops Lose Soldier, Kill 42 Bandits In Niger

Nigerian Troops Lose Soldier, Kill 42 Bandits In Niger

September 21, 2021 12:55 am

A joint military-police operation carried out in the Shiroro area of Niger State on Monday has left no fewer than 42 bandits dead.

The troops were deployed after intelligence on their movement toward Alawa village.

The operatives laid an ambush for the criminals who fled the ongoing military operation in Zamfara.

They opened fire on sighting them at Manganda junction in Shiroro.

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The gun battle that ensued claimed the life of one soldier while a few others sustained injury.

‘At least 42 bandits were killed. We lost a soldier, while team members …

Rebel Attacks, Kill 15 Soldiers In Troubled Cameroon

Rebel Attacks, Kill 15 Soldiers In Troubled Cameroon

September 21, 2021 12:34 am

No fewer than 15 soldiers and several civilians have been killed in two attacks in English-speaking western areas of Cameroon in the grip of a breakaway campaign, the defence ministry disclosed on Monday.

A statement from the defense ministry which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York said; ‘Heavily armed ‘terrorists’ ambushed a convoy of elite rapid intervention forces at Bamessing in the Northwest Region on September 16′.

‘Using IED (improvised explosive devices) and an anti-tank rocket launcher, the insurgents immobilised the vehicles (in the convoy) before opening heavy fire on the latter,’ it added.

Another IED hit a …

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